The American Revolution
The struggle for independence and the practical application of Enlightenment principles in the New World.
Key Questions
- 1Was the revolution primarily driven by economic grievances or political ideology?
- 2How did the Declaration of Independence redefine the relationship between citizen and state?
- 3To what extent was the revolution a radical shift versus a conservative preservation of rights?
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